The Awards honor the late Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and The ASCAP Foundation’s former president Morton Gould’s lifelong commitment to encouraging young creators. Open to composers of original, concert music (“classical”), the Awards encourage developing music creators during the earliest stages of their careers.
Deadline: Feb. 6, 2025
To be eligible for participation in the Award, an entrant (each an “Entrant”) must be, at the time of entry, (a) at least 13 years of age; (b) a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or enrolled student with a valid and current U.S. student visa; (c) under the age of 30 as of February 6, 2025; and, (d) as of the expiration of the Application and through the Notification Period, either (i) an ASCAP writer member in good standing or (ii) unaffiliated with a PRO; or (iii) a member of an International Performing Rights Organization (PRO) whose works are licensed through ASCAP.